1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2001 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 790 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (209 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 2001 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | 456M |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 95 L |
